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Here's How to Use a Clarisonic (Because You're Probably Doing It All Wrong)

These 9 things are the difference between the skin of your dreams and a Clarisonic #fail
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How to Use Your Clarisonic: It's Not an Exfoliator
The back-and-forth movement of the Clarisonic brush head loosens dirt and oil, and forces water off the bristles into your pores to get them extra clean, says Akridge. "This patented approach is very gentle and only removes the skin cells that need to come off that day -- not deeper layers like with exfoliation."

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How to Use Your Clarisonic: Don't Blame It For Your Breakouts
The "Clarisonic breakout" -- aka your skin purging itself of all the gunk in its pores -- happens on rare occasions in the first few uses of the device. Akridge likens these to the acne flare-ups you'd get after a facial. To minimize your chances of experiencing a breakout, Akridge advises to keep using it consistently and make sure both the brush and your face are soaking wet (it's completely waterproof, so take it in the shower with you), and that you're using plenty of cleanser. (More on that later.)

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How to Use Your Clarisonic: Don't Press So Damn Hard
Repeat after me: Use your Clarisonic gently) -- meaning, stop manhandling it like it's a piece of pizza and you've just finished a juice cleanse. It does not need to get all up in your face. It needs to gently glide along your skin; this ensures that it gives you a deep cleanse (the bristles oscillate at 300 movements per second, after all) without being overly abrasive. When you use it correctly, dermatologists have proven that it's gentle enough to be used twice a day, even on those with sensitive skin or rosacea.

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How to Use Your Clarisonic: Choose the Right Cleanser
Gel and cream cleansers work best with your Clarisonic. Steer clear of anything with physical exfoliants -- Akridge says that will be entirely too harsh on your skin.

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How to Use Your Clarisonic: More Cleanser, Please
And while we're on the topic of face wash, Akridge recommends using at least a quarter size amount of cleanser. As long as you use enough, it doesn't matter if you apply your cleanser directly to your face or to the brush head.

BY ALLIE FLINN | JAN 28, 2016 | SHARES
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